You'll have to operate a dishwasher safely and efficiently. You must follow hygiene rules and keep the work area clean and well-organised. There may be some occasional lifting. You may also have to help other kitchen staff if asked.

Big Buffalo Amusement Park needs active young people for all kinds of jobs: ride assistants, office clerks, gift shop sales assistants and lifeguards. We offer you a chance to work at a lively and friendly place. Improve your leadership qualities and communication skills, while you spend an unforgettable summer with us. Get ready to work in a highly competitive team. At least one foreign language is a must.

A cool costumed character!

Mega Park is the Best Amusement Park in the World with the biggest and best roller coasters.We are looking for people to work as fully costumed characters to greet guests, give short performances, give out tickets and interact with children in our new Mega Amusement Park.You must be smart and imaginative, at least 15 years old arid have some previous experience in performing. You must also be able to work in a heavy costume during hot summer days.

Special Skills Required: NoDrivers License Required: No

Polar Bear National Park

Glaciers, grizzly bears, wolves and North America's highest peak at 20,320 feet - this park has it all. Find yourself in the adventure of your dreams with 6 million acres of unhospitable sub-arctic ecosystem to explore. We need outgoing, creative teenagers to work as junior rangers. Apply only if you enjoy working with people and are ready for lots of physical activity. Knowledge of foreign languages is an advantage.

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park gives you the chance to enjoy the most breathtaking mountain and valley scenery in the Sierra Nevada. The park has everything: waterfalls, meadows, forests, wild animals, and much more. We have lots of jobs to offer and each one of them is important. Working with us you'll have a chance to enjoy the unique beauty of our park and contribute to preserving its natural resources. Employment with the National Park Service is limited to citizens of the United States, but if you are not a citizen, you may still apply for some voluntary jobs.

4 Answer the questions.1. What would you have to do if you worked as a dishwasher?2. What would you have to do if you worked as a costumed character?3. What would you have to do if you worked as a ranger?4. What would you have to do if you worked as a cook?5. What extra opportunities would each job give you?6. Which of these jobs do you find the most / the least exciting? Why?7. Which of these jobs do you find the easiest / the most difficult? Why?8. Which of these jobs would you like to try? Why?

5 Look through the adverts and fill in the table with suitable adjectives.

Place or job

Adjectives which describe the job and the working environment

Adjectives which describe the qualities required

Dishwasher

Cook

Big Buffalo Amusement Park

Costumed character

Polar Bear National Park

Yosemite National Park

6 Analyse the table and say which qualities future employers find most important?Describe a typical successful applicant for any summer job.

7 What about you? Do you have any of the qualities required for the jobs advertised? Which of them do you not have?Model: I'm friendly and reliable, but it would be nice if I were more creative.

8 Pair work. Take turns looking at the adverts and comment on each of them as if you wanted to apply for a job. Your partner will have to either agree or disagree with you. (Tip: Look for some special requirements that your friend hasn't noticed.)

Model: A: If I wanted to work as a dishwasher, they'd take me. B: But what about the lifting? You won't be able to do that. A: You're right. I would be better for this job if I were stronger.

9 Imagine that you are having an interview for a job as a ranger. What questions do you think they would ask you?

Model:If they asked me what my name is, I'd tell them that my name is...

1. What's your name?2. How old are you?3. Where are you from?4. What are your qualifications?5. Do you speak any foreign languages?6. How much would you like to earn?7. Can you drive?8. Are you fit?9. What are your strong points?10. What are your weak points?11. How long can you work this summer?12. Would you like to work on your own or in a team?13. Why have you chosen this job?

Homework

A Match the description with the name of the job.

a) Someone who looks after a forest or animals in a national park.b) Someone who looks after babies.c) Someone who prepares food.d) Someone who washes dishes.e) Someone who grows flowers and plants.f) Someone whose job is selling things.g) Someone who serves food and drink in a restaurant.h) Someone who shows a place to tourists.i) Someone who collects people's tickets and takes care of them during the ride.j) Someone who is dressed in a funny costume and plays with children.